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Tigers Eye and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Insoluble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
4.20-4.30   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Tigers Eye and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

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Tigers Eye and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.

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