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Cat s Eye and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chrome-Chalcedony and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
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Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2   
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Mohs Hardness
8.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Cat s Eye and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Cat s Eye and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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