Verdite and Papagoite Physical Properties

Verdite

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

2.80-3.03.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Imperfect in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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

Verdite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Papagoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Verdite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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