Catapleiite and Ettringite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.72
1.77
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Catapleiite and Ettringite Chemical Formula
While comparing Catapleiite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Catapleiite and Ettringite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.