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Poldervaartite 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
2.91
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Poldervaartite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Poldervaartite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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