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Papagoite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Papagoite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Papagoite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.