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Cat s Eye and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8   
3.63-3.9   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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Cat s Eye and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Cat s Eye and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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