Sylvite and Papagoite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Papagoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9933.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Imperfect in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sylvite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Papagoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sylvite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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