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Baddeleyite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0  
4.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Distinct  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Baddeleyite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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