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Tigers Eye and Rhodizite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.34-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.