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Baddeleyite and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Distinct
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.