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Baddeleyite and White Opal Physical Properties


White Opal and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Baddeleyite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and White Opal 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 White Opal chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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