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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.74-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tigers Eye and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tigers Eye and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.