Chromite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Chromite

Tigers Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.82.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

SiO₂

Chromite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite 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 Chromite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

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Chromite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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