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Tigers Eye and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.0-3.5   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Tigers Eye and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Tigers Eye and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.

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