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Tigers Eye and Azurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.

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