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Cat s Eye and Howlite Physical Properties


Howlite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8   
2.45-2.58   

Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2   
None   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Cat s Eye and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Howlite 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 Howlite chemical formula.

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Cat s Eye and Howlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Howlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Howlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.45-2.58 whereas that of Howlite is 2.45-2.58.

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