Cat s Eye and Iolite Physical Properties

Cat s Eye

Iolite

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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

3.5-3.8

2.6-2.7

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.5

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Cat s Eye and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Cat s Eye and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.