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Padparadscha and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite 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   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
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Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Padparadscha and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Padparadscha and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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