Tigers Eye and Gyrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
2.48
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Perfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  
Tigers Eye and Gyrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Tigers Eye and Gyrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.