White topaz and Catapleiite Physical Properties

White topaz and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing White topaz 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 White topaz and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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

White topaz and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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