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Amazonite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Tigers Eye and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
SiO2   

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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.

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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.

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