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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Citrine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO2

Tigers Eye and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Tigers Eye and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.