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Cat s Eye
Cat s Eye

Pyrope
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Cat s Eye and Pyrope Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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insoluble in water

Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.5-3.83.62-3.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2
None

Mohs Hardness

8.57-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cat s Eye and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cat s Eye and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.