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Tigers Eye and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Tigers Eye and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.