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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Cat s Eye and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50   
3.5-3.8   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
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Cleavage
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1,1 ; 3,2   

Mohs Hardness
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8.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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

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