Baddeleyite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Pyrargyrite

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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

5.5-6.05.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Baddeleyite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.