Cat s Eye and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
  
2.66-2.86
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
  
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Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
  
Cat s Eye and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Cat s Eye and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Cat s Eye and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.