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Baddeleyite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties


Pyrargyrite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0   
5.85   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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