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Padparadscha and Goethite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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HCl soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.95-4.104.27-4.29
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

None
Perfect {010}

Mohs Hardness

95-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Padparadscha and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Padparadscha and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.