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Padparadscha and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
6  

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Padparadscha and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Padparadscha and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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