Baddeleyite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.03.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Baddeleyite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Baddeleyite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.