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Vanadinite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
2.72
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vanadinite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vanadinite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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