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Catapleiite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Catapleiite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.