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Padparadscha and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
9  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Padparadscha and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Padparadscha and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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