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Baddeleyite and Serendibite Physical Properties


Serendibite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0   
3.43-3.44   

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

Cleavage
{001} Distinct   
None Observed   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Baddeleyite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.

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