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Rosasite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Tigers Eye and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Splintery   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Rosasite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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

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