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Tigers Eye and Purpurite Physical Properties


Purpurite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
[100] [001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Tigers Eye and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.

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Tigers Eye and Purpurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.

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