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Tsavorite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.72  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Tsavorite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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

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