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Tigers Eye
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Tigers Eye and Grandidierite 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
2.58-2.642.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tigers Eye and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tigers Eye and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.