Sarcopside and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

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

3.79-3.945.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sarcopside and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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

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Sarcopside and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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