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Tigers Eye and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.