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Tigers Eye and Milarite 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
2.58-2.642.52-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.