Sulfur and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sulfur and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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