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Quartz and Catapleiite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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