Baddeleyite and Microcline Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.02.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Baddeleyite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Baddeleyite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.