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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-79
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tigers Eye and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tigers Eye and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.