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Cat s Eye
Cat s Eye

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Cat s Eye and Quartz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.5-3.82.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
SiO2

Cat s Eye and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Cat s Eye and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.