Tigers Eye and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
2.65-2.90
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{001} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Tigers Eye and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tigers Eye and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.