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Hibschite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
3.5-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
None
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
BeAl 2 O 4

Hibschite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Hibschite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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