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Cat s Eye and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8   
1.993   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Not Available   

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Cat s Eye and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Cat s Eye and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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