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Chlorite group and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
2.72   

Fracture
Lamellar   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect 001   
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chlorite group and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and Catapleiite 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 Chlorite group and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorite group and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorite group and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorite group is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.

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