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Magnetite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
2.72   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Magnetite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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

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