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Padparadscha and Dolomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Padparadscha and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

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

Padparadscha and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.