Baddeleyite and Coral Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Coral

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.0

2.60-2.70

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5

3-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Baddeleyite and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Baddeleyite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.