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Shigaite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Moderately flexible
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.322.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Shigaite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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

Shigaite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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