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Catapleiite and Chambersite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
3.50
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Catapleiite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Catapleiite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.