Pyrrhotite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.655.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrrhotite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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

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Pyrrhotite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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