Chlorastrolite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Chlorastrolite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

Chlorastrolite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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