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Morion and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Morion Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Morion and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Morion and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

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