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Baddeleyite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Distinct  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Baddeleyite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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