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Tigers Eye and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.28-3.335   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Tigers Eye and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Tigers Eye and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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