Baddeleyite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.01.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.52-3

2 10

2.5 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Baddeleyite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Baddeleyite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.