Amazonite and Padparadscha Physical Properties

Amazonite

Padparadscha

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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

2.55-2.573.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.59

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Padparadscha chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Amazonite and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

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