Tigers Eye and Sodalite Physical Properties

Tigers Eye

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Tigers Eye and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Tigers Eye and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.