Home
×

Catapleiite
Catapleiite

Hibschite
Hibschite



ADD
Compare
X
Catapleiite
X
Hibschite

Catapleiite and Hibschite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Catapleiite and Hibschite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Hibschite 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 Hibschite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Catapleiite and Hibschite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Hibschite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Hibschite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Hibschite is 3.05-3.08.