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Citrine and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO2

Citrine and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Citrine and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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