Catapleiite and Petoskey Stone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.72
  
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Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Catapleiite and Petoskey Stone Chemical Formula
While comparing Catapleiite and Petoskey Stone 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 Petoskey Stone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Catapleiite and Petoskey Stone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Petoskey Stone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Petoskey Stone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is Not Available whereas that of Petoskey Stone is Not Available.