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Cat s Eye and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8   
2.60-2.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
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Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2   
Imperfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Be3Al2Si6O18   

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Cat s Eye and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Cat s Eye and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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