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Charlesite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Papagoite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
3.25   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}   
Imperfect in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)   
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Charlesite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Papagoite chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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

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