Childrenite and Tigers Eye 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
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.