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Cat s Eye and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
3.1-3.25
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cat s Eye and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cat s Eye and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.