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Cat s Eye and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cat s Eye and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cat s Eye and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.