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Cat s Eye and Liddicoatite 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
3.02
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cat s Eye and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cat s Eye and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.