Papagoite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Papagoite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.253.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect in one direction

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Papagoite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Papagoite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.