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Baddeleyite
Baddeleyite

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Baddeleyite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
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5.5-6.0
Conchoidal
{001} Distinct
6.5
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.78
Conchoidal
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
3.5
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Baddeleyite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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