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Bort and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Bort Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Bort and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Bort and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

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