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Cat s Eye and Caledonite 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
3.5-3.85.6-5.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cat s Eye and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cat s Eye and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.