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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Cuprite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.645.85-6.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.