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Papagoite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZrSiO4

Papagoite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Papagoite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.