Tigers Eye and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Tigers Eye and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tigers Eye and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.