Home
×

Goethite
Goethite

Cat s Eye
Cat s Eye



ADD
Compare
X
Goethite
X
Cat s Eye

Goethite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
3.5-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BeAl 2 O 4

Goethite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite 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 Goethite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Goethite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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