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Padparadscha and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
9  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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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.

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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.

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