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Baddeleyite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Distinct  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Baddeleyite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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