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Catapleiite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Catapleiite Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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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.

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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.

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