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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
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2.58-2.64
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Indiscernible
6.5-7
SiO2
 
Brittle
Soluble
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4.1-4.3
Uneven
Indistinct on {011}
3.5-4
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tigers Eye and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Chalcopyrite 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 Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Tigers Eye and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye Vs Chalcopyrite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is whereas that of Chalcopyrite is .