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Papagoite and Tremolite Physical Properties


Tremolite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25   
2.95-3.07   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction   
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Papagoite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

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Papagoite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.

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