Friedelite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.195.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Friedelite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Friedelite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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