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Schorlomite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93   
2.72   

Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Schorlomite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Schorlomite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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

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