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Tigers Eye and Cobaltite 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
2.58-2.646.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tigers Eye and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tigers Eye and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.