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Strontianite 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
3.63-3.792.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO2

Strontianite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Strontianite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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