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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Hercynite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.2 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.644.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.6 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
1.7 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.8 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.11 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Tigers Eye and Hercynite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Hercynite 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 Hercynite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Tigers Eye and Hercynite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Hercynite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Hercynite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 4.39 whereas that of Hercynite is 4.39.