Catapleiite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
2.72
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Catapleiite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Catapleiite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Catapleiite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.