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Catapleiite and Grandidierite 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
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Catapleiite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Catapleiite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.