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Tigers Eye and Wavellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.36
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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