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Cat s Eye and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Decomposed by acids   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8   
2.96   

Fracture
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Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2   
Perfect on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   

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Cat s Eye and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Ajoite 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 Cat s Eye and Ajoite chemical formula.

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Cat s Eye and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.

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