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Cat s Eye and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8   
2.50   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Cat s Eye and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Cat s Eye and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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