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Quartz and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Padparadscha and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.95-4.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
9   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Quartz and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Padparadscha 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 Quartz and Padparadscha chemical formula.

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Quartz and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.

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