Tigers Eye and Crocoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
5.90-6.10
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Tigers Eye and Crocoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Crocoite 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 Crocoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tigers Eye and Crocoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Crocoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Crocoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 5.90-6.10 whereas that of Crocoite is 5.90-6.10.