Tigers Eye and Chiastolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.00-3.15
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  
Tigers Eye and Chiastolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Tigers Eye and Chiastolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.