Papagoite and Aquamarine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25
  
2.66-2.80
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Papagoite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula
While comparing Papagoite and Aquamarine 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 Papagoite and Aquamarine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
Papagoite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.