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Humite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.322.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Humite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Humite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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