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Catapleiite and Clinohumite 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
3.13-3.75
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Catapleiite and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Catapleiite and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Clinohumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Clinohumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.13-3.75 whereas that of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.75.