Cat s Eye and Meionite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
  
2.78
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
  
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cat s Eye and Meionite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cat s Eye and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cat s Eye and Meionite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.