Catapleiite

Formula: Na₂ZrSi₃O₉.2H₂O
Mineral class: silicates
Crystal system: hexagonal
Mohs scale: 5 - 6
Density (g/cm³): 2.75
Refractive index: 1.582 - 1.639
Cleavage: perfect - imperfect
Colors: colorless, yellow, yellow-brown, brown, blue
Transparency: transparent - translucent
Luster: weakly vitreous - dull
Fluorescence: -
Pleochroism: -
Largest Catapleiite: 15 cm?
Deposits: Brazil, Canada, China, Greenland, Guinea, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Norway, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, USA
Discovery: 1850
1st Description: 1892
Name: a combination of the Greek words "kata" (with), and "pleios" (many)

Catapleiite Mineral

Origin: Poudrette Quarry / Mont Saint-Hilaire / Rouville County / Québec / Canada

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Catapleiite

Weight: 0.55 ct

Origin: Poudrette Quarry / Mont Saint-Hilaire / Rouville County / Québec / Canada

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Catapleiite

Weight: 0.72 ct

Origin: Poudrette Quarry / Mont Saint-Hilaire / Rouville County / Québec / Canada

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Catapleiite Mineral

Size: 1.3 x 1.0 x 0.2 cm

Origin: Poudrette Quarry / Mont Saint-Hilaire / Rouville County / Québec / Canada

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Catapleiite Mineral

Size: 1.4 x 1.0 cm

Origin: Poudrette Quarry / Mont Saint-Hilaire / Rouville County / Québec / Canada

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