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Cat s Eye and Edenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
3.05-3.37
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Cat s Eye and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Cat s Eye and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.