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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Afghanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.58-2.64
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Indiscernible
6.5-7
SiO2
 
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2.55-2.65
Conchoidal
Perfect {10 1 0}
5.5-6
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tigers Eye and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Afghanite 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 Afghanite chemical formula.

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Tigers Eye and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye Vs Afghanite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is whereas that of Afghanite is .