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Ceylonite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Ceylonite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

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