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Staurolite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8
3.5-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BeAl 2 O 4

Staurolite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Staurolite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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