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Padparadscha
Padparadscha

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Padparadscha and Aragonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Dilute acid

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.95-4.102.93-2.96
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

Mohs Hardness

93.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Padparadscha and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Padparadscha and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.