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Tigers Eye and Analcime Physical Properties


Analcime and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.24-2.29   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Very poor [100]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Tigers Eye and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

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Tigers Eye and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.

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