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Emerald and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Emerald and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

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