Cat s Eye and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Cat s Eye

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.5-3.8Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cat s Eye and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cat s Eye and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.