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Papagoite and Peridot Physical Properties

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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
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Poor
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)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Papagoite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Papagoite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.