Andesine and Baddeleyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
  
5.5-6.0
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
{001} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Andesine and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Baddeleyite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Andesine and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.