Baddeleyite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.02.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Baddeleyite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.