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Rosasite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in cold
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4-4.22.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
45-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rosasite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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

Rosasite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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