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Verdite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.72   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Verdite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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

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