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Tigers Eye and Papagoite 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
2.58-2.64
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Papagoite 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 Tigers Eye and Papagoite chemical formula.

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

Tigers Eye and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.