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Moss Agate 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
2.58-2.64
3.5-3.8
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
BeAl 2 O 4

Moss Agate and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Moss Agate and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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