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Catapleiite and Pargasite 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
2.723.04-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Catapleiite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Catapleiite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.