Baddeleyite and Grossular Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Grossular

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.03.55-3.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Baddeleyite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Baddeleyite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.