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Padparadscha and Adamite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.95-4.104.32-4.48
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
{101}, good; {010}, poor

Mohs Hardness

93.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Padparadscha and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Adamite 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 Padparadscha and Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Padparadscha and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.