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Catapleiite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.72  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
-  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4  

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
FeAs  

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Catapleiite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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