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Catapleiite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.72  
5.05  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Catapleiite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Boleite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Catapleiite and Boleite chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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