Tigers Eye and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
2.08-2.16
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Tigers Eye and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Tigers Eye and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.