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Papagoite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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