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Cat s Eye and Spessartine Physical Properties


Spessartine 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   
4.12-4.18   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2   
{???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Cat s Eye and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

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Cat s Eye and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.

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