Anatase and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Anatase

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.975.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Anatase and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Anatase and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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