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Baddeleyite and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0  
3.90-4.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Distinct  
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Baddeleyite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.

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