Tigers Eye and Scorzalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.31
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Tigers Eye and Scorzalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Tigers Eye and Scorzalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.