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Humite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Cat s Eye and Humite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32   
3.5-3.8   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Poor   
1,1 ; 3,2   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Humite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

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Humite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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

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