Rhodochrosite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
MnCO3
  
SiO2
  
Rhodochrosite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
Rhodochrosite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.