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Catapleiite and Sunstone 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
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Catapleiite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Catapleiite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.