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Langbeinite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Papagoite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
Imperfect in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Langbeinite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Papagoite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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

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