Scorzalite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.31
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiO2
  
Scorzalite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
Scorzalite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.