Allanite and Papagoite Physical Properties

Allanite

Papagoite

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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

3.40-4.203.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Allanite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite 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 Allanite and Papagoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Allanite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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