Tigers Eye and Topazolite Physical Properties

Tigers Eye and Topazolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Topazolite 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 Topazolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Topazolite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tigers Eye and Topazolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Topazolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Topazolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Topazolite is 3.70-4.10.