Baddeleyite and Calcite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.02.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Baddeleyite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Baddeleyite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.