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Brazilianite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Brazilianite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Brazilianite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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