Tigers Eye and Hibonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7.5-8
  
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.