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Rhodolite 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
3.84
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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