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Catapleiite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2 O 3

Catapleiite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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

Catapleiite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.