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Cat s Eye
Cat s Eye

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Cat s Eye and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.5-3.84.1-4.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cat s Eye and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Chalcopyrite 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 Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cat s Eye and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.