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Catapleiite and Musgravite 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
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Catapleiite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Catapleiite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.