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Blue spinel and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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5.5-6.0
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Blue spinel and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel and Baddeleyite 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 Blue spinel and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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

Blue spinel and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue spinel and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue spinel and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue spinel is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.

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