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Spinel and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.5-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
BeAl 2 O 4

Spinel and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Spinel and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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