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Holmquistite 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
2.95-3.13
2.72
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{210} Perfect
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Holmquistite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Holmquistite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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