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Tigers Eye and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.55   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Tigers Eye and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

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Tigers Eye and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.

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