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Papagoite and Nephrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
2.90-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Papagoite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Papagoite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.