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Hypersthene 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
3.45-3.553.5-3.8
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-68.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BeAl 2 O 4

Hypersthene and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Hypersthene and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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