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Ruby and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
SiO2

Ruby and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby 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 Ruby and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Ruby and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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