Hyalite and Papagoite Physical Properties

Hyalite

Papagoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hyalite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Papagoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hyalite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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