Nacre and Catapleiite Physical Properties

Nacre

Catapleiite

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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

Not Available2.72

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

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nacre and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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

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Nacre and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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