Aquamarine and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Aquamarine

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

2.66-2.802.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

SiO₂

Aquamarine and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

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Aquamarine and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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