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Baddeleyite and Dioptase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0
3.25-3.35
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Distinct
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.