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Papagoite and Zoisite Physical Properties

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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
3.25
3.20-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Papagoite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Papagoite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.