Vanadinite and Papagoite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Papagoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.13.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

Imperfect in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

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

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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.