Goldstone and Catapleiite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
  
2.72
  
Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
None
  
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Au
  
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Goldstone and Catapleiite Chemical Formula
While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Catapleiite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Goldstone and Catapleiite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goldstone and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goldstone and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goldstone is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.