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Cat s Eye and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
8.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Cat s Eye and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Cat s Eye and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

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