Baddeleyite and Charoite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Charoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.02.54-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

Good in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Baddeleyite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.