Tigers Eye and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
2.98-3.03
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Tigers Eye and Hexagonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tigers Eye and Hexagonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.