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Adamite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Cat s Eye and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48   
3.5-3.8   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor   
1,1 ; 3,2   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Adamite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Cat s Eye 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 Adamite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

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Adamite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Cat s Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Cat s Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.5-3.8 whereas that of Cat s Eye is 3.5-3.8.

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