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Tsavorite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Tsavorite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

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