Padparadscha and Emerald Physical Properties

Padparadscha

Emerald

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.102.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

97.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Padparadscha and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Padparadscha and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.