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Cat s Eye and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite 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   
4.76-5.03   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2   
None   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Cat s Eye and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Cat s Eye and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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