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Piemontite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.72   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Piemontite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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

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