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Cat s Eye and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Simpsonite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8   
Not Available   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2   
None   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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