Papagoite and Girasol Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.25
  
1.98-2.50
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Papagoite and Girasol Chemical Formula
While comparing Papagoite and Girasol 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 Girasol chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Girasol- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Papagoite and Girasol Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Girasol Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Girasol Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Girasol is 1.98-2.50.