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Tigers Eye
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Tigers Eye and Schorl Physical Properties

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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
2.58-2.643.18-3.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Tigers Eye and Schorl Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Schorl 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 Schorl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Tigers Eye and Schorl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Schorl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Schorl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.18-3.22 whereas that of Schorl is 3.18-3.22.