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Papagoite and Williamsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.252.51-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Papagoite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Papagoite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.