Catapleiite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.72
  
1.847-1.852
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
  
Poor to indistinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Catapleiite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Catapleiite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Catapleiite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.