Home
×

Papagoite
Papagoite

Cordierite
Cordierite



ADD
Compare
X
Papagoite
X
Cordierite

Papagoite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Papagoite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Papagoite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.