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Cat s Eye and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Rock Crystal and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8   
2.65   

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   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Cat s Eye and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

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Cat s Eye and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

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

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