Tigers Eye and Amblygonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.98-3.10
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indiscernible
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Tigers Eye and Amblygonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Tigers Eye and Amblygonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.