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Catapleiite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.72   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Catapleiite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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