Padparadscha and Zircon Physical Properties

Padparadscha

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.103.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

97.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

ZrSiO₄

Padparadscha and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Padparadscha and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.