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Pargasite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Pargasite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite 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 Pargasite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Pargasite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

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