Papagoite and Phlogopite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Tough
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25
  
2.78-2.85
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
None, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
  
Perfect basal (001)
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Papagoite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula
While comparing Papagoite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Papagoite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.