Tigers Eye and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Indiscernible
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Tigers Eye and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Tigers Eye and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.