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Serandite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52
2.72
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Serandite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serandite 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 Serandite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Serandite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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