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Cat s Eye
Cat s Eye

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Cat s Eye and Wavellite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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insoluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.5-3.82.36
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous

Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

8.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cat s Eye and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cat s Eye and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.