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Cat s Eye and Gypsum Physical Properties


Gypsum and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8   
2.20-2.40   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2   
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Cat s Eye and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

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Cat s Eye and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.

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