Riebeckite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
SiO2
  
Riebeckite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
Riebeckite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riebeckite and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riebeckite and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riebeckite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.