Tigers Eye and Adularia Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
2.54-2.61
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Tigers Eye and Adularia Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Adularia 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 Adularia chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Tigers Eye and Adularia Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.