Triplite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

Triplite

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.943.5-3.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

1,1 ; 3,2

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.58.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Triplite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Triplite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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