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Emerald and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Padparadscha and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
9  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Emerald and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Padparadscha chemical formula.

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Emerald and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

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

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