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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Crystal Opal 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
2.58-2.641.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tigers Eye and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tigers Eye and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.