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Gaspeite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Papagoite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.25   

Fracture
Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Imperfect in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Gaspeite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Papagoite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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

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