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Orthoclase 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
2.54-2.61
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Uneven
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Orthoclase and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Orthoclase and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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