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Catapleiite and Microcline 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
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Catapleiite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Catapleiite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.