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Chiastolite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Papagoite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15   
3.25   

Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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Imperfect in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chiastolite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Papagoite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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

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