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Tigers Eye
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Tigers Eye and Phosphosiderite 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
2.58-2.642.74-2.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Tigers Eye and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Tigers Eye and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.