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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.3-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Tigers Eye and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Tigers Eye and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.