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Papagoite and Carnelian Physical Properties

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
3.25
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Papagoite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Papagoite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.