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Catapleiite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Catapleiite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

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

Catapleiite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.