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Catapleiite and Jasper 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
2.58-2.91
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Indiscernible
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)
SiO2

Catapleiite and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2

Catapleiite and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.