Catapleiite and Pectolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.72
2.74-2.90
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Catapleiite and Pectolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Catapleiite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Catapleiite and Pectolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.