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Jacobsite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Jacobsite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Jacobsite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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