Tsavorite Garnet and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Tsavorite Garnet

Tigers Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

SiO₂

Tsavorite Garnet and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet 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 Tsavorite Garnet and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

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Tsavorite Garnet and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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