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Tigers Eye and Periclase 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
2.58-2.64
3.7-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.