Tigers Eye and Cacoxenite Physical Properties

Tigers Eye and Cacoxenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Tigers Eye and Cacoxenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Cacoxenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Cacoxenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.2-2.6 whereas that of Cacoxenite is 2.2-2.6.