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Verdite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Papagoite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
3.25   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Imperfect in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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