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Garnet and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Padparadscha and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33   
3.95-4.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
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Cleavage
Indistinct   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
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Garnet and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Padparadscha chemical formula.

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Garnet and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

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

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