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Amazonite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Padparadscha and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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.

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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.

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