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Tigers Eye and Albite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.60-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.