Tigers Eye and Amazonite Physical Properties

Tigers Eye and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

Tigers Eye and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.