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Calcite and Padparadscha Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.733.95-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
39
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Calcite and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Padparadscha chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Calcite and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

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