Pallasite and Papagoite Physical Properties

Pallasite

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)

Pallasite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pallasite 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 Pallasite and Papagoite chemical formula.

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

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Pallasite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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