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Almandine and Padparadscha Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.303.95-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
none
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Almandine and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Padparadscha 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 Almandine and Padparadscha chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Almandine and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.