Plasma and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Plasma

Baddeleyite

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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

Not Available5.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Plasma and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plasma 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 Plasma and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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

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Plasma and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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