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Catapleiite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.72  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Catapleiite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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