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Andesine and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
3.5-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
BeAl 2 O 4

Andesine and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Andesine and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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