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Flint and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Flint Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Flint and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Flint and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

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