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Lazulite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Cat s Eye and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17   
3.5-3.8   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   
1,1 ; 3,2   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Lazulite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite 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 Lazulite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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

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