Papagoite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.25
  
3.69-3.81
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Papagoite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula
While comparing Papagoite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
Papagoite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.