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Papagoite and Magnesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
2.92-3.12
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Papagoite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Papagoite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.