Sellaite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Sellaite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.14-3.165.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} and {110}

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sellaite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Sellaite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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