Tigers Eye and Spodumene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Tigers Eye and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Tigers Eye and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.