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Catapleiite and Realgar 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
2.723.56
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
{010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Catapleiite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

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

Catapleiite and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.