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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Forsterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.23-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.