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Tortoiseshell and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35   
2.72   

Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
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5-6   

Chemical Composition
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Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Tortoiseshell and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Tortoiseshell and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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

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