Sinhalite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50
2.58-2.64
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Sinhalite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
Sinhalite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.