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Baddeleyite

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Baddeleyite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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5.5-6.0
Conchoidal
{001} Distinct
6.5
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
Brittle
-
-
-9999
Conchoidal, Uneven
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
5-5.5
NiAs

Baddeleyite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite Vs Nickeline during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is whereas that of Nickeline is .