Kutnohorite and Papagoite Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

Papagoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.123.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

Imperfect in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kutnohorite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Papagoite chemical formula.

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

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Kutnohorite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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