Sylvite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9935.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sylvite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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

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Sylvite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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