Childrenite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

Childrenite

Cat s Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.253.5-3.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}

1,1 ; 3,2

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-58.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Childrenite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Cat s Eye 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 Childrenite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Childrenite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Cat s Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Cat s Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.5-3.8 whereas that of Cat s Eye is 3.5-3.8.