Tigers Eye and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

Tigers Eye

Snowflake Obsidian

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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

2.58-2.64

2.33-2.50

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Tigers Eye and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Snowflake Obsidian 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 Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

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Tigers Eye and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.