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Tigers Eye and Malachite 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
2.58-2.64
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Tigers Eye and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Tigers Eye and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.