Cat s Eye and Serendibite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
  
3.43-3.44
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
  
None Observed
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Cat s Eye and Serendibite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cat s Eye and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cat s Eye and Serendibite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.