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Vanadinite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Papagoite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
3.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
Imperfect in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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