Adamite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Adamite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.485.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Adamite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite 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 Adamite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Adamite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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