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Baddeleyite
Baddeleyite

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Baddeleyite and Epidote Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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5.5-6.0
Conchoidal
{001} Distinct
6.5
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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3.25-3.50
Conchoidal, Fibrous
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
6-7
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Epidote Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Epidote Specific Gravity

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