Zircon and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Zircon

Tigers Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.732.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

SiO₂

Zircon and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO₂

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Zircon and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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