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Baddeleyite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.5-6.03.3-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Distinct
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Baddeleyite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Baddeleyite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.