Baddeleyite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.01.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Baddeleyite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Baddeleyite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.