Kashmir sapphire and Papagoite Physical Properties

Kashmir sapphire

Papagoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Kashmir sapphire and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire and Papagoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Kashmir sapphire and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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