Papagoite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Papagoite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.253.71

1 7.18

2.4 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

2.5 Cleavage

Imperfect in one direction

{10 1 1} Good

2.6 Mohs Hardness

5-5.54.5-5

2 10

1.3 Chemical Composition

CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Papagoite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Papagoite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.