Jet and Tigers Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO2
  
Jet and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Tigers Eye chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
Jet and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jet and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jet and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jet is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.