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Catapleiite and Caledonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
5.6-5.76
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Catapleiite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Catapleiite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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