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Fibrolite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Fibrolite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

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