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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Moroxite 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
2.58-2.643.13-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tigers Eye and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tigers Eye and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.