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Cat s Eye
Cat s Eye

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Cat s Eye and Variscite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.5-3.82.42-2.58
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2
[010] perfect

Mohs Hardness

8.54-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Cat s Eye and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Cat s Eye and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.