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Cat s Eye and Gahnospinel 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
3.5-3.83.65-4.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cat s Eye and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cat s Eye and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.