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Papagoite and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.252.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.54-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Papagoite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Papagoite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.