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Meionite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Tigers Eye and Meionite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.78   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2   

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Meionite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite 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 Meionite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

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Meionite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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

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