Prase and Tigers Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiO2
  
Prase and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Tigers Eye chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
Prase and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.