Peridot and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Peridot

Tigers Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

SiO₂

Peridot and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

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Peridot and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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