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Papagoite and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaF2

Papagoite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Papagoite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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