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Tigers Eye and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
2.78  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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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.

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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.

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