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Cat s Eye and Zoisite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
3.20-3.50
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Cat s Eye and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Cat s Eye and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.