Gaylussite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

Gaylussite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl ₂ O ₄

Gaylussite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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