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Papagoite and Alunite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
2.6-2.9
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
On {0001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Papagoite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Alunite 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 Alunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Papagoite and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.