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Axinite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

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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
3.26-3.36
3.5-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100}
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4

Axinite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Axinite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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