Tigers Eye and Realgar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.56
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Tigers Eye and Realgar Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Tigers Eye and Realgar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.