Tigers Eye and Lazulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.04-3.17
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
Tigers Eye and Lazulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Tigers Eye and Lazulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.