Spessartine and Catapleiite Physical Properties

Spessartine

Catapleiite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.12-4.182.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct

{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spessartine and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Catapleiite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Spessartine and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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