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Vanadinite and Papagoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vanadinite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vanadinite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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