Baddeleyite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Chondrodite

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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

5.5-6.03.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Baddeleyite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Baddeleyite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.