Tigers Eye and Dolomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tigers Eye and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tigers Eye and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.