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Afghanite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Cat s Eye and Afghanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
3.5-3.8   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}   
1,1 ; 3,2   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Afghanite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite 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 Afghanite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

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Afghanite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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

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