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Papagoite and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
3.06-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Papagoite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Papagoite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.