Cat s Eye and Crocoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
  
5.90-6.10
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
  
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Cat s Eye and Crocoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cat s Eye and Crocoite 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 Crocoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cat s Eye and Crocoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Crocoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Crocoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 5.90-6.10 whereas that of Crocoite is 5.90-6.10.