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Papagoite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Papagoite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Papagoite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.