Tigers Eye and Goshenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Tigers Eye and Goshenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
Tigers Eye and Goshenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.