Catapleiite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.72
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Catapleiite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Catapleiite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Catapleiite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.