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Papagoite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
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 Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

Papagoite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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