Sussexite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

Sussexite

Catapleiite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.302.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Sussexite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sussexite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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