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Tigers Eye
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Tigers Eye and Gypsum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.20-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tigers Eye and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tigers Eye and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.