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Padparadscha
Padparadscha

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Padparadscha and Obsidian Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.95-4.102.35-2.60
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None
None

Mohs Hardness

95-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Padparadscha and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Obsidian 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 Obsidian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Obsidian- SiO2

Padparadscha and Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.