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Cat s Eye
Cat s Eye

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Cat s Eye and Austinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.5-3.84.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

Mohs Hardness

8.54-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Cat s Eye and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Cat s Eye and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.