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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-78.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
BeAl 2 O 4

Tigers Eye and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Tigers Eye and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.