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Catapleiite and Charlesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
1.79
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Perfect on {10bar10}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Catapleiite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Catapleiite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.