Cat s Eye and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
  
5.85
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
  
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Cat s Eye and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cat s Eye and Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cat s Eye and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.