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Baddeleyite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Distinct  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Baddeleyite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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