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Padparadscha and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Dilute acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
2.93-2.96   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
3.5-4   

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

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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.

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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.

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