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Catapleiite and Grossular 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
3.55-3.73
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Catapleiite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Catapleiite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.