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Sapphire and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Cat s Eye and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
3.5-3.8   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
1,1 ; 3,2   

Mohs Hardness
9   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Sapphire and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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

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