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Amblygonite 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
2.98-3.10
3.5-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4

Amblygonite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Amblygonite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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

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