Catapleiite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Catapleiite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.72Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Catapleiite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Catapleiite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.