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Brazilianite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Cat s Eye and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99   
3.5-3.8   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems   
Not Available   

Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good   
1,1 ; 3,2   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Brazilianite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

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Brazilianite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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

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