Cat s Eye and Brazilianite Physical Properties

Cat s Eye

Brazilianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.5-3.82.98-2.99

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2

(010) Distinct to good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cat s Eye and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cat s Eye and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.