Cat s Eye and Hackmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
  
2.27-2.33
  
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
  
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Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cat s Eye and Hackmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cat s Eye and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cat s Eye and Hackmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.