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Catapleiite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.72  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Catapleiite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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