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Padparadscha and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Padparadscha and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Padparadscha and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.