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Clintonite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Papagoite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1   
3.25   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Imperfect in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Clintonite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Papagoite chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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

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