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Tigers Eye and Enstatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.20-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.