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Tigers Eye and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.17
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaCl

Tigers Eye and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Tigers Eye and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.