Sardonyx and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Cat s Eye

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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

2.55-2.703.5-3.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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1,1 ; 3,2

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-78.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Sardonyx and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Sardonyx and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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