Anglesite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39
5.5-6.0
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
{001} Distinct
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)
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.