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Mother of Pearl 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
2.65-2.872.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mother of Pearl and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mother of Pearl and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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