Tigers Eye and Steatite Physical Properties

Tigers Eye and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Tigers Eye and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.