Baddeleyite and Cymophane Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Cymophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.03.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.58.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Baddeleyite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Baddeleyite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.