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Tigers Eye and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
Not Available   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Tigers Eye and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Tigers Eye and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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