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Tigers Eye and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.56-2.62
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.