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Fluorite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
46.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
SiO2

Fluorite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Fluorite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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