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Cat s Eye and Marcasite 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
3.5-3.84.80-4.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
{010} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cat s Eye and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Marcasite 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 Marcasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cat s Eye and Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.