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Padparadscha and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Padparadscha and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Padparadscha and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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