Catapleiite and Phlogopite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Tough
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.72
  
2.78-2.85
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
None, Uneven
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
  
Perfect basal (001)
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Catapleiite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula
While comparing Catapleiite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Catapleiite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.