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Cat s Eye and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cat s Eye and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cat s Eye and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.