Seraphinite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Seraphinite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.025.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Seraphinite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Seraphinite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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