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Alexandrite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Papagoite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.25   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Imperfect in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Alexandrite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Papagoite chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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

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