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Baddeleyite
Baddeleyite

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Baddeleyite and Hercynite 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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4.39
Uneven
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
7.5-8
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Baddeleyite and Hercynite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Hercynite 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 Hercynite chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Hercynite Specific Gravity

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