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Cat s Eye and Gahnite Physical Properties

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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
3.5-3.84.00-4.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cat s Eye and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cat s Eye and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.