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Tigers Eye and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
4.392   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Tigers Eye and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Tigers Eye and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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