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Prase and Papagoite 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
2.64-2.69
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Prase and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Papagoite chemical formula.

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

Prase and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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