Halite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Halite

Tigers Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.172.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

SiO₂

Halite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

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Halite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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