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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Herderite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.90-3.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Indistinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tigers Eye and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tigers Eye and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.