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Papagoite and Ruby Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
3.97-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
No true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2 O 3

Papagoite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

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

Papagoite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.