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Larimar and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Larimar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
2.72   

Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Larimar and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar 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 Larimar and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Larimar and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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

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