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Baddeleyite and Garnet Physical Properties

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
5.5-6.03.55-4.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Distinct
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.56.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Baddeleyite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Baddeleyite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.