Barite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Barite

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

4.482.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

SiO₂

Barite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

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Barite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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