Wavellite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Wavellite

Tigers Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.362.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiO₂

Wavellite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

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Wavellite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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