Cat s Eye and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Cat s Eye

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.5-3.82.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cat s Eye and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cat s Eye and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.