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Feldspar and Catapleiite 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
2.56-2.752.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Feldspar and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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

Feldspar and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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