Foitite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Foitite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite 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 Foitite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Foitite- Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

Foitite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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