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Opal and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
SiO2

Opal and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Opal and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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