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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

Andradite Garnet
Andradite Garnet



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Tigers Eye and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.8-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Tigers Eye and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Andradite Garnet 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 Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Tigers Eye and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.