Home

Taurus Gems + -

Gemini Gems + -

Leo Gems + -

Organic Gemstones + -

Aries Gems + -

Gemstones


Baddeleyite and Glass Physical Properties


Glass and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0   
2.39-4.00   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
{001} Distinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
4-6   

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Baddeleyite and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

Compare Brown Gemstones

Baddeleyite and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.

Brown Gemstones

Brown Gemstones


Compare Brown Gemstones