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Tigers Eye and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Tigers Eye and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Tigers Eye and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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