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Pezzottaite 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
2.90-3.14
3.5-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
BeAl 2 O 4

Pezzottaite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Pezzottaite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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