Catapleiite and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
HCl soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.72
  
3.71
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
  
{10 1 1} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
Catapleiite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Catapleiite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Catapleiite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.