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Tigers Eye and Wulfenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
6.50-7.00
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Tigers Eye and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Tigers Eye and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.