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Catapleiite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
10   

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
C   

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Catapleiite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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