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Papagoite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25   
3.20-3.50   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   

Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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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.

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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.

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