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Hyalite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Tigers Eye and Hyalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
SiO2   

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Hyalite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

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Hyalite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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

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