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Cat s Eye and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8   
3.06   

Fracture
Not Available   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Cat s Eye and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Cat s Eye and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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