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Zinnwaldite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
2.72  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
5-6  

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

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Zinnwaldite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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

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