Baddeleyite and Siderite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Siderite

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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

5.5-6.03.83-3.89

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

Perfect on {01 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Baddeleyite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.