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Fuchsite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Papagoite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
3.25   

Fracture
Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
Imperfect in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Fuchsite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Papagoite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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

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