Cat s Eye and Diamond Physical Properties

Cat s Eye

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.5-3.83.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Cat s Eye and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Cat s Eye and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.