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Padparadscha and Gypsum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.102.20-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
92
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Padparadscha and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Padparadscha and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.