Cat s Eye and Citrine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
  
2.65
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
SiO2
  
Cat s Eye and Citrine Chemical Formula
While comparing Cat s Eye and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
Cat s Eye and Citrine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.