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Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Brookite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.87-4.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.