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Tigers Eye and Sphalerite Physical Properties

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
3.95-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.