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Cat s Eye and Lepidolite Physical Properties

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
2.80-2.90
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cat s Eye and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cat s Eye and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.