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Albite and Papagoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Albite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Albite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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

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