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Tigers Eye and Hibschite 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
2.58-2.643.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tigers Eye and Hibschite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Hibschite 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 Hibschite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tigers Eye and Hibschite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Hibschite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Hibschite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Hibschite is 3.05-3.08.