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Polyhalite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Cat s Eye and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
3.5-3.8   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   
1,1 ; 3,2   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Polyhalite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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

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