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Cat s Eye and Chromite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
4.5-4.8
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
None, parting may develop along {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Fe++Cr2O4

Cat s Eye and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Cat s Eye and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.