Obsidian and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Obsidian

Tigers Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.35-2.602.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Obsidian and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

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Obsidian and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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