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Catapleiite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.722.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Catapleiite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Catapleiite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.