Cat s Eye and Melanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
  
3.70-4.10
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
  
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Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Cat s Eye and Melanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cat s Eye and Melanite 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 Melanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cat s Eye and Melanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.