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Padparadscha and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
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Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Padparadscha and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Padparadscha and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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