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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tigers Eye and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tigers Eye and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.