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Cat s Eye and Alunite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
2.6-2.9
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
On {0001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Cat s Eye and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Alunite 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 Alunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Cat s Eye and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.