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Feldspar and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
5.5-6.0   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
two or three   
{001} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Feldspar and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

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