Kurnakovite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8525.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-36.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kurnakovite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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

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Kurnakovite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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