Painite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.00-4.03
2.58-2.64
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Painite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Painite 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 Painite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Painite- CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
Painite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Painite and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Painite and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Painite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.