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Tigers Eye and Hibonite 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
2.58-2.64
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Tigers Eye and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Tigers Eye and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.