Baddeleyite and Benitoite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Benitoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble: HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.03.61-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

[10 1 1] poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Baddeleyite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.