Tigers Eye and Childrenite Physical Properties

Tigers Eye

Childrenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.643.06-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Poor/indistinct on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tigers Eye and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Tigers Eye and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.