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Charlesite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Charlesite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

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