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Papagoite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Papagoite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Papagoite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.

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