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Catapleiite and Phosgenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
6.13
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Catapleiite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Catapleiite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.