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Catapleiite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.72  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Catapleiite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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