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Tigers Eye and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Tigers Eye and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
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Tigers Eye and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.