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Sapphirine and Padparadscha Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58
3.95-4.10
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphirine and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Padparadscha chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphirine and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

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