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Piemontite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Cat s Eye and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.5-3.8   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery   
Not Available   

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
1,1 ; 3,2   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Piemontite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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

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