Tigers Eye and Zincite Physical Properties

Tigers Eye and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.