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Cat s Eye
Cat s Eye

Cordierite
Cordierite



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Cat s Eye and Cordierite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.5-3.8
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1,1 ; 3,2
8.5
BeAl 2 O 4
 
Brittle
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2.57-2.66
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
7-7.5
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Cat s Eye and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

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Cat s Eye and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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