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Hackmanite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33   
5.5-6.0   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Hackmanite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

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