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Californite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Californite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Californite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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