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Catapleiite and Zektzerite 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
2.79
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
{100} and {010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Catapleiite and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Catapleiite and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.