Tinaksite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Tinaksite

Tigers Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.822.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Tinaksite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite and Tigers Eye 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 Tinaksite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

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Tinaksite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tinaksite and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tinaksite and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tinaksite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.