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Glass and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00
5.5-6.0
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-6
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Glass and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Glass and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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