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Zincite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
5.50-5.90
Conchoidal
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
4
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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-
5.5-6.0
Conchoidal
{001} Distinct
6.5
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zincite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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