Feldspar and Baddeleyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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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)
  
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.
>- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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.