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Amazonite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
3.5-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
BeAl 2 O 4

Amazonite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Amazonite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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

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