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Papagoite and Clintonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
3.0-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Papagoite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Papagoite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.