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Tigers Eye and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Tigers Eye and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Tigers Eye and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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