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Tektite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.34-2.51
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None
-9999
SiO2, Al2O3, FeO, MgO, CaO, K2O, Na2O
 
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5.5-6.0
Conchoidal
{001} Distinct
6.5
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tektite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Tektite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tektite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tektite Vs Baddeleyite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tektite is whereas that of Baddeleyite is .