Hardystonite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

Hardystonite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl ₂ O ₄

Hardystonite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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