Baddeleyite and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0
3.26-3.36
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{001} Distinct
Good on {100}
Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Baddeleyite and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baddeleyite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Baddeleyite and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.