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Catapleiite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Effervesces in cold   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72   
4-4.2   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Splintery   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4   

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Catapleiite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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