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Musgravite 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
3.62-3.68
2.72
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Musgravite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Musgravite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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