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Tigers Eye and Gahnite 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
2.58-2.64
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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

Tigers Eye and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.