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Zektzerite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79
5.5-6.0
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zektzerite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zektzerite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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