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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Scolecite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.20-2.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tigers Eye and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tigers Eye and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.