Home
×

Papagoite
Papagoite

Opal
Opal



ADD
Compare
X
Papagoite
X
Opal

Papagoite and Opal Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2 · nH2O

Papagoite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Papagoite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

Let Others Know
×