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Zinnwaldite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Zinnwaldite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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

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