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Microlite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Cat s Eye and Microlite 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
5.5   
3.5-3.8   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   
1,1 ; 3,2   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Microlite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

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Microlite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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

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