Tigers Eye and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties

Tigers Eye and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Tsavorite Garnet 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 Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Tigers Eye and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Tsavorite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Tsavorite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.6 whereas that of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.6.