Rhodolite and Papagoite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Papagoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Imperfect in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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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.