Papagoite and Pietersite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25
  
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Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
  
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Papagoite and Pietersite Chemical Formula
While comparing Papagoite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Papagoite and Pietersite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.