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Marialite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Marialite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50   
2.72   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}   
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Marialite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Marialite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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

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