Tigers Eye and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Tigers Eye and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Tigers Eye and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.