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Baddeleyite and Atacamite 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
5.5-6.03.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Distinct
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Baddeleyite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Baddeleyite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.