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Amber and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
5.5-6.0
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amber and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Baddeleyite 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 Amber and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amber and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.