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Tigers Eye and Stichtite 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
2.58-2.642.11-2.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.