Cat s Eye and Gyrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
  
2.48
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
  
Perfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  
Cat s Eye and Gyrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cat s Eye and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Cat s Eye and Gyrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.