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Tigers Eye and Meionite 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
2.78
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tigers Eye and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tigers Eye and Meionite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.