Padparadscha and Purpurite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
  
3.2-3.4
  
Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
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[100] [001] perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
4-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Padparadscha and Purpurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Padparadscha and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Padparadscha and Purpurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.