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Magnetite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

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
5.25.5-6.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Magnetite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Magnetite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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