Vesuvianite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Tigers Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Vesuvianite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

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Vesuvianite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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