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Catapleiite and Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Catapleiite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Catapleiite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.