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Tigers Eye and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tigers Eye and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tigers Eye and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.