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Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Datolite 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
2.58-2.642.90-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.