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Faustite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Cat s Eye and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9   
3.5-3.8   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
1,1 ; 3,2   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Faustite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

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Faustite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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

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