Baddeleyite and Alabaster Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Alabaster

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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

5.5-6.02.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Baddeleyite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Alabaster 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 Baddeleyite and Alabaster chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Baddeleyite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.