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Halite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Cat s Eye and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
3.5-3.8   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
1,1 ; 3,2   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Halite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

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Halite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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

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