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Padparadscha

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Padparadscha and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.102.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
93
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Padparadscha and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Padparadscha and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.