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Papagoite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Papagoite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Papagoite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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