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Tigers Eye and Diaspore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.