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Adamite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.482.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
SiO2

Adamite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite 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 Adamite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Adamite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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