Baddeleyite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0
3.30-3.40
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Distinct
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Baddeleyite and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Baddeleyite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Baddeleyite and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.