Papagoite and Brazilianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25
2.98-2.99
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Gems
Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
(010) Distinct to good
Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Papagoite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Papagoite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Papagoite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.