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Moroxite 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
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13-3.262.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Moroxite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Moroxite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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