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Tigers Eye and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.33-2.37   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Tigers Eye and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Tigers Eye and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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