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Papagoite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Papagoite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite 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 Papagoite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Papagoite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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