Anglesite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.395.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Anglesite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Anglesite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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