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Physical & Optical Properties
Category
Semi-Precious Gems
Mohs Hardness
9.0
Specific Gravity
3.95 – 4.1
Refractive Index
1.757 – 1.78
Crystal System
Trigonal
Color
various
Birefringence
0.007
Mohs Hardness
Mohs Hardness: 9.0
1 Soft10 Hard
Crystal System
Value & Market
Price Tier
Fine ($500-5,000/ct)
Where to Buy Padparadscha
Blue Nile
Fine jewelry retailer
James Allen
Gemstone jewelry
Brilliant Earth
Ethically sourced gems
Amazon
Wide selection
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Treatments
9Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
3.95 to 4.10Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
1.757 to 1.780Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
Uniaxial/-Ulrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)
0.007 to 0.010Ulrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)
Pink-orangeUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)
Orangy pink, Cr3+ in octahedral coordination and color centers, Cr4+ in octahedral coordination due to Cr4+ and Mg2+ substituting for Al3+ in the crystal structure.W. William Hanneman, Pragmatic Spectroscopy For Gemologists (2011)
Transparent,Translucent,OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)
If present, a homogeneous orange fluorescence with indication of high heat-treatment suggest a beryllium diffusion treatment.Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
TrigonalUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)
Padparadscha information at mindat.org
Sri Lanka
Gemexplorer.org
About Padparadscha
파드파라즈차는 '연꽃'을 뜻하는 싱할라어에서 유래한 이름으로, 핑크와 오렌지의 섬세한 혼합색을 가진 사파이어의 희귀 변종입니다. 스리랑카가 전통적인 최고 품질의 산지이며, 마다가스카르·탄자니아에서도 산출됩니다. 그 독특하고 아름다운 색조로 인해 모든 사파이어 중 가장 희귀하고 가치 있는 보석 중 하나로 손꼽힙니다.
Jewelry Use
Durability
10/10
Suitable for daily wear
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Padparadscha?
파드파라즈차는 '연꽃'을 뜻하는 싱할라어에서 유래한 이름으로, 핑크와 오렌지의 섬세한 혼합색을 가진 사파이어의 희귀 변종입니다. 스리랑카가 전통적인 최고 품질의 산지이며, 마다가스카르·탄자니아에서도 산출됩니다. 그 독특하고 아름다운 색조로 인해 모든 사파이어 중 가장 희귀하고 가치 있는 보석 중 하나로 손꼽힙니다.
What is the hardness of Padparadscha?
Padparadscha has a Mohs hardness of 9.0, making it excellent for use in jewelry.
What color is Padparadscha?
Padparadscha is primarily Various.
How much does Padparadscha cost?
Padparadscha falls into the Fine ($500-5,000/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Padparadscha?
Padparadscha belongs to the Trigonal crystal system.