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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Atacamite 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
2.58-2.643.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Tigers Eye and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Tigers Eye and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.