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Tigers Eye and Tanzanite 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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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Tigers Eye and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Tigers Eye and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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