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Amber and Papagoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3.25
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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