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Padparadscha

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Padparadscha and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Slightly sectile

Solubility

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1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.95-4.102
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

None
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

92-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Padparadscha and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Padparadscha and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.