Nickeline and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Nickeline

Tigers Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Nickeline and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

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Nickeline and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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