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Papagoite and Edenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
3.05-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Papagoite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Papagoite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.