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Catapleiite and Zircon Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZrSiO4

Catapleiite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Catapleiite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.