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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Star Ruby 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
2.58-2.643.95-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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