Tigers Eye and Zoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.20-3.50
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Tigers Eye and Zoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tigers Eye and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Tigers Eye and Zoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.