Tigers Eye and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.1-3.5
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Granular
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Tigers Eye and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Tigers Eye and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.