Amazonite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Amazonite

Tigers Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

SiO₂

Amazonite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

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Amazonite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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