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Papagoite and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Papagoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25   
3.55-3.73   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction   
none   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Papagoite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

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Papagoite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.

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