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Childrenite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Tigers Eye and Childrenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2   

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Childrenite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

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Childrenite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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

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