Chlorastrolite and Padparadscha Physical Properties

Chlorastrolite and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Padparadscha chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorastrolite and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

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