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Papagoite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.253.0-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MnCO3

Papagoite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Papagoite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.