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Hiddenite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Cat s Eye and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.5-3.8   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
1,1 ; 3,2   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Hiddenite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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

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