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Pietersite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Tigers Eye and Pietersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.58-2.64   

Fracture
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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
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Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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SiO2   

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Pietersite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

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Pietersite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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

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