Vesuvianite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Catapleiite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Vesuvianite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Vesuvianite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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