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Tigers Eye and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Tigers Eye and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Tigers Eye and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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