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Padparadscha
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Padparadscha and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Tough

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.95-4.102.78-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven

Cleavage

None
Perfect basal (001)

Mohs Hardness

92-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Padparadscha and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Padparadscha and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.