Gahnite and Catapleiite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
2.72
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gahnite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Catapleiite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gahnite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.