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Steatite 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
2.20-2.802.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2

Steatite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite 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 Steatite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Steatite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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