Home
Gemstones


Papagoite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Papagoite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Papagoite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones