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Papagoite and Periclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.253.7-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Papagoite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Papagoite and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.