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Parisite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Parisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.33-4.42   
5.5-6.0   

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

Cleavage
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{001} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Parisite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Parisite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

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