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Catapleiite and Poudretteite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
2.51-2.53
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Catapleiite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Catapleiite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.