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Tigers Eye and Moldavite 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
2.58-2.642.32-2.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Tigers Eye and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Tigers Eye and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.