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Cat s Eye and Wulfenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
6.50-7.00
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cat s Eye and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cat s Eye and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.