Kainite and Papagoite Physical Properties

Kainite

Papagoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.153.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Imperfect in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-35-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kainite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Papagoite chemical formula.

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

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Kainite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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