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Sphalerite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Sphalerite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

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