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Papagoite and Emerald Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6

Papagoite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Papagoite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.