Cat s Eye and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Cat s Eye

Hiddenite

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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

3.5-3.83.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

LiAlSi₂O₆

Cat s Eye and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Cat s Eye and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.