Spessartine and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Spessartine and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

Spessartine and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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