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Catapleiite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Catapleiite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Catapleiite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.