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Microcline
Microcline

Tigers Eye
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Microcline and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.55-2.63
Uneven
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
6-6.5
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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2.58-2.64
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Indiscernible
6.5-7
SiO2

Microcline and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

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Microcline and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline Vs Tigers Eye during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is whereas that of Tigers Eye is .