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Hexagonite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
3.5-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BeAl 2 O 4

Hexagonite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Hexagonite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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