Ruby and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Ruby

Tigers Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.052.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

96.5-7

2 10

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

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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.