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Catapleiite and Gibbsite 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
2.72
2.35
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al(OH)3

Catapleiite and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Catapleiite and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.