Tigers Eye and Boleite Physical Properties

Tigers Eye and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.