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Tortoiseshell and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Cat s Eye and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35   
3.5-3.8   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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1,1 ; 3,2   

Mohs Hardness
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8.5   

Chemical Composition
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BeAl 2 O 4   

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Tortoiseshell and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

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Tortoiseshell and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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

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