Tigers Eye and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
decomposes in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
1.93-1.99
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Tigers Eye and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Tigers Eye and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.