Garnet and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Garnet and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
• Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

Garnet and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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