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Baddeleyite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0  
2.90-3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Distinct  
Indistinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Baddeleyite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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