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Catapleiite and Jadeite 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
3.28-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Catapleiite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Catapleiite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.