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Catapleiite and Serpentine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
2.44-2.62
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Catapleiite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Catapleiite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.