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Tigers Eye and Hematite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
5.00-5.30
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tigers Eye and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tigers Eye and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.