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Tigers Eye and Titanite 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
2.58-2.64
3.48-3.60
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Tigers Eye and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
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Tigers Eye and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.