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Tigers Eye and Willemite 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
2.58-2.64
3.89-4.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tigers Eye and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.

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