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Kurnakovite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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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.

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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.

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