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Poldervaartite and Papagoite 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
2.91
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Poldervaartite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite and Papagoite 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 Poldervaartite and Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Poldervaartite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poldervaartite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poldervaartite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poldervaartite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.