Tigers Eye and Rossmanite Physical Properties

Tigers Eye and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Tigers Eye and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.