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Cat s Eye and Cinnabar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Slightly sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
2
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cat s Eye and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cat s Eye and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.