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Rock Crystal and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
5.5-6.0   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Rock Crystal and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Rock Crystal and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

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