Tavorite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Tavorite

Tigers Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.322.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

SiO₂

Tavorite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

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Tavorite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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