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Dravite and Cat s Eye 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
3.03-3.183.5-3.8
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.58.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
BeAl 2 O 4

Dravite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Dravite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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