Cat s Eye and Chabazite Physical Properties

Cat s Eye

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.5-3.82.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cat s Eye and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cat s Eye and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.