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Cat s Eye and Papagoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
3.25
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cat s Eye and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cat s Eye and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.