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Papagoite and Catapleiite 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
2.72
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Papagoite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Papagoite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.