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Cat s Eye and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cat s Eye and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cat s Eye and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.