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Zoisite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Cat s Eye and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50   
3.5-3.8   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
1,1 ; 3,2   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Zoisite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Cat s Eye chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

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

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