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Catapleiite and Povondraite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
3.26
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Catapleiite and Povondraite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Povondraite 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 Povondraite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Catapleiite and Povondraite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Povondraite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Povondraite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.26 whereas that of Povondraite is 3.26.