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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Poudretteite 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
2.58-2.642.51-2.53
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.