Baddeleyite and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0
3.90-4.00
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Distinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Baddeleyite and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Baddeleyite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Baddeleyite and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.