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Padparadscha and Carletonite Physical Properties


Carletonite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
2.45   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Padparadscha and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

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Padparadscha and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.

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