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Pyrite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pyrite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite 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 Pyrite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

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