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Cat s Eye and Mimetite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
7.10
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
[10 1 1] Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cat s Eye and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cat s Eye and Mimetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.