Baddeleyite and Bustamite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Bustamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partly soluble in HCl.

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.03.32-3.43

1 7.18

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

6.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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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.