Mottramite and Papagoite Physical Properties

Mottramite

Papagoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.93.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

Imperfect in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Mottramite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Papagoite chemical formula.

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

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Mottramite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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