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Sanidine and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Sanidine and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine 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 Sanidine and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Sanidine and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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