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Cat s Eye and Cerussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
6.46-6.57
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
Good [110] and [021]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cat s Eye and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cat s Eye and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.