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Papagoite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Papagoite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Albite 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 Papagoite and Albite chemical formula.

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Papagoite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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