Baddeleyite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.0Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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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.

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

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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 and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.