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Topaz and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

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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
3.49-3.572.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
SiO2

Topaz and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Topaz and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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