Baddeleyite and Ekanite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Ekanite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.03.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Baddeleyite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Compare Brown Gemstones

Baddeleyite Vs Cerussite

Baddeleyite Vs Catapleiite

Baddeleyite Vs Cassiterite

Baddeleyite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.