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Sard and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Sard Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.63   
2.72   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sard and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Sard and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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

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