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Papagoite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
1.6
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Papagoite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Papagoite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Papagoite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Papagoite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Papagoite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.