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Baddeleyite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Distinct  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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