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Baddeleyite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0
2.79-2.87
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Distinct
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.

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