Baddeleyite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.0

2.66-2.80

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Baddeleyite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Aquamarine 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 Baddeleyite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Baddeleyite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.