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Catapleiite and Chlorite group 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
2.6-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Lamellar
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Perfect 001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Catapleiite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Catapleiite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.