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Tigers Eye
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Tigers Eye and Cerussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.646.46-6.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good [110] and [021]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.