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Baddeleyite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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-  

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
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Baddeleyite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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