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Baddeleyite and Black Opal Physical Properties


Black Opal and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0  
1.97-2.22  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Baddeleyite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Black Opal 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 Black Opal chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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