Baddeleyite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.06.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Baddeleyite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.