Actinolite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Actinolite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Tigers 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 Actinolite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

Actinolite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.