Catapleiite and Londonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.72
  
3.34
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
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Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Catapleiite and Londonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Catapleiite and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Catapleiite and Londonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.