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Cat s Eye and Anorthite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
2.77
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cat s Eye and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cat s Eye and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.

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