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Tigers Eye and Anorthite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.77
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.