Papagoite and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.25
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Papagoite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Papagoite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Papagoite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.