Tigers Eye and Analcime Physical Properties
Tenacity
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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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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.