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Tigers Eye and Adamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.644.32-4.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Adamite 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 Tigers Eye and Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.