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Tigers Eye

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Tigers Eye and Ulexite 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
2.58-2.641.65-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.