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Catapleiite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.722.77-2.88
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Catapleiite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Catapleiite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.