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Catapleiite and Thulite 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
3.1
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Catapleiite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Catapleiite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.