Pleonaste and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Pleonaste

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.805.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

86.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pleonaste and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Pleonaste and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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