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Padparadscha and Carnelian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Padparadscha and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Padparadscha and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.