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Baddeleyite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0   
4.014   

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

Cleavage
{001} Distinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Baddeleyite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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