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Tigers Eye and Montebrasite 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
2.58-2.642.98-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Montebrasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Montebrasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.