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Catapleiite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
3.396-3.443
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Catapleiite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Catapleiite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.