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Catapleiite and Sard Physical Properties


Sard and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.72   
2.58-2.63   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Catapleiite and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.

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